Outcome of consultation on public law family fees – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 22nd, 2008 in consultations, family courts, fees, press releases by sally

“Justice Minister Bridget Prentice has made a written ministerial statement on the outcome of a consultation on court fees in public law family proceedings.”

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Ministry of Justice, 21st April 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Licence to lend: Consumer Credit Appeals Tribunals starts operating – Tribunals Service

Posted April 7th, 2008 in consumer credit, press releases, tribunals by sally

“A newly created tribunal, set up to ensure credit businesses have a more independent route of appeal against decisions by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), starts work today, administered by the Tribunals Service.”

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Tribunals Service, 7th April 2008

Source: www.tribunals.gov.uk

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act comes into force – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 4th, 2008 in corporate manslaughter, press releases by sally

“The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act comes into force this weekend (6 April).”

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Ministry of Justice, 4th April 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Ministry of Justice capability review – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 4th, 2008 in Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“The findings of the Ministry of Justice’s Capability Review have been published by the Cabinet Office.”

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Ministry of Justice, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Attorney General paves the way for “plea negotiations” – Attorney General’s Office

Posted April 4th, 2008 in fraud, plea bargaining, press releases by sally

“The Attorney General, Baroness Scotland, has announced a consultation set to examine how a framework for plea negotiations in fraud trials might work in England and Wales.”

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Attorney General’s Office, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk

New unified border agency launches – Home Office

Posted April 4th, 2008 in customs and excise, immigration, press releases by sally

“Border, immigration, customs and visa checks are all handled by the new UK Border Agency.”

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Home Office, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Public Access – how effective? BSB consults on rules – Bar Standards Board

Posted April 4th, 2008 in barristers, legal services, press releases by sally

“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has launched a consultation to assess the effectiveness of arrangements for public access to barristers’ services.”

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Bar Standards Board, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Bar Council calls on LSC to ditch “failed” high cost contract – The Bar Council

Posted April 4th, 2008 in barristers, contracts, fees, legal services, press releases by sally

“The Bar Council, the professional body for over 15,000 barristers in England and Wales, has called on the Legal Services Commission (LSC) to abandon its proposed new contract for high cost criminal cases and to work together on the swift preparation of a better scheme.”

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The Bar Council, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Government announces a new tranche of specialist domestic violence court systems – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 3rd, 2008 in courts, domestic violence, press releases by sally

“The government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the victims of domestic violence with the announcement of more than 30 new specialist domestic violence court systems across England and Wales.”

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Ministry of Justice, 2nd April 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Legal aid providers given certainty and stability for the future – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 3rd, 2008 in legal aid, legal services, press releases by sally

“The Legal Services Commission, Law Society and Ministry of Justice have announced they have reached agreement on the best way forward following the Court of Appeal’s judgment on the Unified Contract.”

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Ministry of Justice, 2nd April 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Bar Council and Law Society renew warning to Peers over Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill – The Bar Council

Posted April 2nd, 2008 in criminal justice, immigration, press releases by sally

“The Bar Council, which represents over 15,000 barristers in England and Wales, has today urged members of the House of Lords to amend further a key provision of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill, which is currently being considered in the Upper House.”

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The Bar Council, 2nd April 2008

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

CPS announces the roll out of two key justice initiatives – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted April 2nd, 2008 in cautions, Crown Prosecution Service, press releases, witnesses by sally

“The national roll-out of two new initiatives – pre-trial interviews with witnesses and conditional cautions – has now been completed across England and Wales.”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 1st April 2008

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Straw confirms expansion of dedicated drugs courts – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 2nd, 2008 in courts, drug offences, press releases by sally

“Jack Straw has confirmed that drug courts, dedicated to tackling drug misuse and related crime, are to be extended to up to four more magistrates’ courts.”

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Ministry of Justice, 1st April 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Coroner reform changes – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 28th, 2008 in coroners, press releases by sally

“Justice Minister Bridget Prentice has said that the government remains committed to reforming the coroners system, placing the bereaved firmly at the centre of the process.”

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Ministry of Justice, 27th March 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Government response to coroners’ recommendations following the deaths of Gareth Myatt and Adam Rickwood – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 28th, 2008 in detention, inquests, press releases, young offenders by sally

“Jack Straw has made a written ministerial statement on the government’s response to coroners’ recommendations following inquests into the deaths of two teenagers at secure training centres.”

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Ministry of Justice, 27th March 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Strengthened constitutional role of the Law Commission – Law Commission

Posted March 27th, 2008 in constitutional law, Law Commission, press releases by sally

The Lord Chancellor has announced his intention to strengthen the role of the Law Commission. Law Commission Chairman Sir Terence Etherton responds.”

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Law Commission, 25th March 2008

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

Governance of Britain Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill gives more power to Parliament – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 26th, 2008 in constitutional law, press releases by sally

“Jack Straw has announced new proposals to give Parliament more power to hold the government to account and strengthen its relationship with the people.”

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Ministry of Justice, 25th March 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Package of reforms to historic role of Attorney General announced – The Attorney General’s Office

Posted March 26th, 2008 in attorney general, press releases by sally

“Following a four-month consultation Baroness Scotland has today outlined reforms that will mean a number of significant changes to the historic role of the Attorney General.”

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Attorney General’s Office, 25th March 2008

Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk

Bar Council Welcomes Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill – The Bar Council

Posted March 26th, 2008 in constitutional law, press releases by sally

“The Bar Council today welcomed the publication of the draft Constitutional Renewal Bill, which was announced by the Secretary of State for Justice, the Rt Hon Jack Straw MP. The draft Bill follows the July 2007 Green Paper, The Governance of Britain, and a consultation on its contents.”

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The Bar Council, 25th March 2008

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Care proceedings reforms – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 25th, 2008 in care orders, family courts, press releases by sally

“The government is implementing key reforms to the child care proceedings system in England and Wales, following a review of the system completed in 2006.”

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Ministry of Justice, 19th March 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk